This report highlights the main activities of the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) in 2023. Through its activities, the EUSO provided policy support to a wide range of policy areas, including the proposed Soil Monitoring Law. The EUSO also launched the EU Soil Health Dashboard, a comprehensive and easy understandable monitor of the state of soil health in the EU. Furthermore, the EUSO contributed to sharing data and knowledge about EU soils, supported soil research, and supported citizen engagements regarding soil matters. The Working Groups played a key role in these activities. Overall, in 2023, the EUSO has successfully taken up its role to be the principal provider of soil-related data and policy support at the EU-level.
The publication is also available on https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC137235